Top 5 Free Family Activities in Sacramento

Sacramento's warm weather and abundance of natural sites make it easy to enjoy family year round. When you're planning family activities on a budget, set your sights on some of the free attractions and destinations in the area. Look beyond a visit to a local park in the city to enjoy some cultural attractions and explore venues beyond the tourist areas.

Add any of these top five free family activities in Sacramento to your weekend itinerary, and enjoy the best of the city on any budget!

#1: Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt
Download the free walking tour guide for the Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt and explore the city from a fresh perspective. The hunt will give you and the kids a chance to learn about Old Sacramento's historic sites and you can solve riddles along the way. The trail includes visits to museums, old schoolhouses and buildings, and The Central Pacific Railroad.

Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt
(888) 95-TRAIL
www.oldsacramentoscavengerhunt.com/

#2: California State Capitol Tour
Take a free tour of the California State Capitol and watch a free show about the history of the building in the museum's Basement Theater. You can see dozens of exhibits including an art collection, portraits of former governors and a collection of artifacts during your trip. Tours are available on the hour.

California State Capitol Museum
1315 10^th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 324-0333
www.capitolmuseum.ca.gov

#3: Classes at the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
Give kids a chance to learn about life in the 19^th century by booking a one-hour lesson at the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum. These replica rooms are furnished with antique desks and old school textbooks, and costumed teachers offer lessons on a variety of subjects throughout the week.

Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
1200 Front Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
www.oldsacschoolhouse.org

#4: Port of Sacramento Tour
Another educational experience the whole family can enjoy is a tour of the Port of Sacramento. This port served as a busy trading hub during the gold rush era. Reserve a guided tour in advance to learn about the area's roots in the maritime industry and how the port serves the world today.

Port of Sacramento Tour
Via West Sacramento City Hall
1110 West Capitol Avenue
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 617-4500
www.cityofwestsacramento.org/city/port/

#5: Lunchtime Art Tours at the Sacramento Art Complex
Pack a picnic and head out to the sculpture garden at the Sacramento Art Complex to enjoy a peaceful lunch with the family in the scenic outdoor setting. You can then take a free guided tour of the artists' studios and art galleries at the site. Call ahead to confirm the date and time.

Sacramento Arts Complex
2110 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 444-2224
www.sacramentoartcomplex.com/